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Drawn to Bray from around the world, simply to work alongside the reputed Michelin-starred chef, each staff member plays their important part, on a daily basis, in creating a magical experience for our guests.

Alain Roux

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Chef Patron

Fabrice Uhryn

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Head Chef

Frederic Poulette

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General Manager

Adam Wright

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Joint Head Chef

Dean Bonwick

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Assistant Manager

Marco Pettinicchio

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Assistant Manager

Marius Plesa

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Head Sommelier

Alain Roux

Chef Patron

Having joined The Waterside in 1992, Alain worked through the ranks before becoming joint chef patron with his father in 2000, taking over fully in 2002.  He works closely with Head Chef, Fabrice Uhryn who joined in 2001.  Together they share a passion for quality, simplicity, purity, flavour and aesthetics.  They work hard with their suppliers, many of them local, to source the best seasonal ingredients to celebrate in their dishes.


One of the great things about the restaurant is that despite the favourite classic dishes, some that have been on the menu since the beginning, many chefs get the chance to try out new dishes.  “The food and style here is indisputably fine dining, but for us, it’s  not about being fancy or over the top but looking after people. Who doesn’t go out for a meal for the comfort and service that comes with it?  And fine dining does not mean we only use expensive or luxury ingredients, it’s more about creativity and respecting the fine flavours the best of the season has to offer.”


Alain Roux’s passion for food is indisputable but as a Master Patissier, desserts are his obsession.


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